Love, Blood & Fury by Melissa J Kincaid

Author:Melissa J Kincaid [Kincaid, Melissa J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780645054811
Publisher: https://www.lotsoflovecreations.com.au
Published: 2021-07-12T14:00:00+00:00

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After her run in with Elijah, Arii glared down at her stomach which howled with sudden hunger. She headed to the kitchens for the possibility of a snack.

As she neared the room, her hearing picked up the sound of a sob, and she quickly headed in that direction. Pausing outside the entry to a room near the kitchens, she allowed her senses to reach out to the sound of hushed voices in the darkness.

Two figures stood by the far window of a guest room, a male and female. The male embraced the female, strong arms around her body as it shook with barely contained emotion.

“Lynn, you cannot allow him to continue to treat you this way.”

“What would you have me do? Agree with him and suppress my opinion so that it slights his hand?”

“If that stops him from harming you, Gods yes.” Hawke placed a hand on Lynnera’s cheek tenderly, inspecting the dark bruise beginning to form on her pale skin. Their forms were tinged in moonlight as he held her close. Hawke lightly pushed the neckline of her gown, revealing another dark bruise marring her skin. His breath inhaled sharply.

This was not an embrace of friends, this was the embrace of lovers.

Hawke leaned in and brushed his lips over Lynnera’s forehead, the caress feather light as if she were a delicate piece of porcelain that was close to breaking.

“It kills me to see your skin marred with bruises. I cannot stand by and let him harm you any longer…” He whispered; his tone laced with pain. Lynnera’s eyes lifted to his, wide and fearful. “Hawke, no, he will kill you.”

“If it means the slightest chance at ending his mistreatment of you, I will gladly face him.”

“You are a brave old fool.” Her tone was gentle, and her hand rested on his cheek. “But you cannot and should not. It is but a bruise. It will heal in a few days.”

“It isn’t just a bruise, Lynn, he may kill you one day if he loses his temper enough. He cannot treat you with such disrespect. He is cruel, he does not deserve you.”

“I’m stronger than you think.”

He chuckled softly in the dim light. “That I know. You are incredible and deserve far better. My offer still stands, Lynn.”

There was a pause before Lynnera spoke. “You know I cannot leave them…”

“Please, just think about it.” Insisted Hawke gently.

“He will hunt us down and take out his displeasure on the children.”

“They can come with us, we will seek refuge with the West Court, I have friends there.”

“I…” Lynnera fell silent, before whispering. “I will think on it, my love, I promise.”

“Until then, please refrain from being the target of Valdis’ ire. Gods Lynn, it took all my strength not to run him through today on the dais in front of Lorch.”

“Oh Hawke.”

His head dipped and they kissed in the moonlight. The moment was raw, sweet and Arii knew she had just stumbled upon something extremely dangerous.

The Commander and the King’s Mother were in love.

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